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(Drink, not food) G & T Question ?

(38 Posts)
kazzerb Sat 08-Oct-22 17:35:59

I use Vive Indian tonic water from Aldi. I chop lemon and limes in to chunks and freeze them. Keeps my drink cool and I squeeze them with my stirrer as they defrost. Tastes amazing. I also use plastic ice cubes so my drink isn't watered down when normal ice cubes melt.

Hellogirl1 Sat 08-Oct-22 17:24:31

Can`t stand gin!

buffyfly9 Sat 08-Oct-22 17:19:52

Don't scream in horror but I can recommend the tins of gin and tonic (premixed) from Lidl at 85p a tin. I love Gordon's gin and fevertree as much as the next woman but these are so nice straight from the fridge, a slice of lemon or lime and Bob's your uncle.

Joseanne Sat 08-Oct-22 15:39:26

I don't think you can beat Fevertree personally.
Having said that, last week I had a clotted cream g & t and the F tonic certainly did it no favours. I might have to try again with a different type.

FannyCornforth Sat 08-Oct-22 15:34:02

Thank you! These are great, especially the ? idea
I have tried Double Dutch before (the cucumber one) and it was very
acceptable

Norah Sat 08-Oct-22 15:33:08

Fentimans is our choice for dry tonic water.

NotSpaghetti Sat 08-Oct-22 15:28:53

I'd make sure you opt for an Indian style tonic as they have the quinine bitterness.
Try Double Dutch Indian tonic water.
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Callistemon21 Sat 08-Oct-22 15:23:51

Try squeezing the juice of a lime into it, nice and sharp - one of your five a day, too! ?

FannyCornforth Sat 08-Oct-22 15:19:48

Thank you Galaxy
I knew that you’d understand.
It’s particularly upsetting as it’s almost M&S light up gin season too ?

Galaxy Sat 08-Oct-22 15:14:03

First world problem? That's the one of the most serious problems I have ever heard of. Thinking of you fanny flowers

MerylStreep Sat 08-Oct-22 14:56:48

I prefer Nordic Mist. ? ?

MiniMoon Sat 08-Oct-22 14:52:59

My favourite brand of tonic is Fentimans. They have several different varieties. They do a really good dry one.

FannyCornforth Sat 08-Oct-22 14:47:46

_Trigger Warning_: This is a very first world problem

I’ve recently gone off gin and tonic, well, the tonic part really.
I find it too sweet.

My usual is whatever Fevertree tonic is on offer, usually the Mediterranean one.

Any ideas for a more dry tonic water please?

Thank you smile